Our Mission | New York State Association of Counties

The New York State Association of Counties' mission is to foster excellence in county government and unite the voice of New York’s county leaders.

Our Vision

For the next 100 years and beyond, the New York State Association of Counties envisions a united, empowered, and innovative community of counties that leads the way in effective local governance, champions the well-being of all New Yorkers, and shapes a resilient, prosperous future for every region of our state. Together, we strive to:

Advance excellence and efficiency in county government through collaboration, education, and shared services.
Advocate for fair policies, sensible legislation and sustainable funding that protect local taxpayers and ensure vital services—from public safety to health, human services, and infrastructure—are accessible to all; and oppose all unfunded mandates.
Foster economic growth, affordable communities, and opportunities for every resident by supporting initiatives that strengthen our main streets, invest in children and families, and promote equity.
Serve as the unified voice for New York’s counties, leveraging our collective strength to influence state and federal policy for the benefit of our diverse communities.
Uphold our legacy of unity, adaptability, and leadership as we meet the evolving challenges of the next century, ensuring that county governments remain at the heart of New York’s progress and democracy.

By building on a century of service, NYSAC will continue to bring counties together to create a lasting positive impact for generations to come.

What We Do

As the voice of county leaders throughout New York State, NYSAC communicates the needs and recommendations of our county officials to State lawmakers. Local government is at the heart of New York State, and NYSAC is proud to represent the counties and their elected and appointed officials throughout New York.

The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) represents New York’s 62 counties, including the City of New York, before Federal, State and Local officials on matters germane to county governments. We educate, train and provide research on public policy to Federal, State and Local officials and to the membership on issues important to counties.

Throughout its history, NYSAC evolved along with our counties, helping them meet their challenges. As local governance became more complex, the association became more important than ever. We have come to be the one and only “Official Voice” of all counties, large and small. This voice influences federal and state policy in ways that benefit counties and the New Yorkers we all serve.

NYSAC’s success comes from our ability to unify all counties, regardless of size, region, or political ideology, around the shared interests of a diverse state. Our collaborative approach empowers county officials to advocate for their needs, network, and learn from each other.

We are NYSAC: The United Voice of New York’s Counties!